OC FSP HFW Peer Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Social Work
Mental Health, Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Youth Support Worker
PROGRAM SUMMARY Beginning July of 2026, all Behavioral Health Plans in California will be required to implement High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) to fidelity under the Full Service Partnership (FSP) program. All FSPs for children and youth must align with the principles, values, and standards of the HFW model.
Job Type
Full-time
Description
PROGRAM SUMMARY Beginning July of 2026, all Behavioral Health Plans in California will be required to implement High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) to fidelity under the Full Service Partnership (FSP) program. All FSPs for children and youth must align with the principles, values, and standards of the HFW model.
The HFW provides a comprehensive, holistic, evidence-based, child/youth and family-driven process for responding when children and youth experience significant mental health or behavioral challenges, including children and youth involved in multiple child/youth serving systems. HFW is a team-based and family-centered evidence-based practice that includes an "anything necessary" approach to care for children and youth with the most intensive mental health or behavioral challenges.
The HFW model combines a team-based case management and facilitation approach with individualized and community-based mental health services and supports tailored to meet the individualized needs of the child/youth and family.
Position Summary
The Youth Peer Specialist serves as a peer ally and mentor to children and youth receiving Wraparound services. Drawing from their lived experience in systems such as child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice, the Youth Partner offers authentic support, fosters trust, and champions the voice and choices of the child/youth (referred to as “youth” in this document). They are a symbol of resilience and hope, modeling the possibility of healing and success.
Unlike the Family Specialist, whose role is focused on behavior strategies and skill building, the Youth Peer Specialist prioritizes emotional support, peer connection, and advocacy. Throughout the Wraparound process, the Youth Peer Specialist advocates to ensure the youth’s lived experience is recognized, their voice is heard, and their autonomy is respected.
General Requirements
- Education/Experience
- Lived experience in child-serving systems as a minor/youth
- Commitment to practice cultural respectfulness and relevance
- Strong peer engagement and communication skills
- Able to maintain healthy boundaries while building trust
- Self-aware, resilient, and a collaborative team member
Licensure, Registration, Certification
- Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
- Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment
- CMPSS preferred
Preferred Training/Experience in one or all of the following Evidenced Based Practices:
- High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW)
- Intensive Case Management (ICM)
Requirements
JOB
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Builds connection through empathy, active listening, and strives to uncover and help the youth to understand unmet needs
- Prepares and supports the youth in expressing themselves during meetings or decisions
- Attends meetings with the youth to advocate and ensure their understanding and inclusion
- Validates the youth’s experiences and supports healing through peer relatability
- Collaborates with the team to uphold youth voice and cultural relevance in planning
- Offers feedback on practices and policies, reflecting on their lived-system experiences
- Promotes practices consistent with Wraparound values and fidelity standards
- Supports integration with services under Medi-Cal requirements when applicable
- Essential Qualities Work in coordination with the client’s multidisciplinary team, including County representatives, schools, etc. Attend all required meetings.
- Develop and utilize knowledge of community resources to serve children and their families.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Service Delivery
- Meeting expectations in Service Delivery Skills encompass the ability of paraprofessional staff to identify and recommend appropriate service types that align with the needs of clients, while staying within…
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